people without private health insurance earning more than a certain amount ($90 000 a year for individuals and $180 000 for families in 2020–21) pay extra tax

The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments.

1984

Medicare levy

Medicare levy, Medicare levy surcharge, General taxation

s the payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government

75%

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Examples include services provided by physiotherapists, psychologists and occupational therapists.

Those with low incomes or with specific circumstances may be exempt from paying the levy

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No choice of doctor for in-hospital treatments • Waiting lists for many treatments • Does not cover alternative therapies • Often does not cover the full amoun